Lee classic turret question about setting up auto drum

[Geofois]

Just got my Lee Classic Turret and just realized I need to order the powder measure die. I see I need the long one for .223. There is a set of a long and short one so the long one will cover cases 1.760 to 2.620 and the other .860 to 1.760. Is the short one for pistols? I'm seeing there are pistol specific dies that also open the case mouth. If pistols use specific dies than what calibers would the short die be for? Maybe I just need the long since I'll be doing 223 and 308 and then 45 down the road. I'm still researching but I just got it today so maybe I'll find the answer tonight.

Edit: The kit came with an auto drum riser so I'm wondering if I just need the short powder measure die. When I went to the Lee site and watch a video the put the auto drum right onto a long die so since I have a riser maybe I don't need it?

Edit: I think I got it. I was just thinking the riser would be somehow making it taller for a longer case but that's not the "case". It just extends the end of the auto drum but one still needs a taller powder measure die for longer cases so I ordered the long one.

[sudo]

You need a long powder die. The riser is just to allow the auto drum to clear the primer tray when the turret rotates.

[Geofois]

Thank you. I finally put my thinking cap on and looked at it and realized exactly that, so thanks for confirming it. I ordered it and should get it tomorrow so I'll be set to learn reloading this weekend, wooo hooo!

[tonyjr]

If you are reloading more than one caliber , get a couple of sets
of the long and short powder dies .
I / we do quite a few calibers and I have quite a few of them .
If you have a vibrator , throw in the long and short powder dies .
If you don't have one , you can polish the inside with a cotter key
and shipping tag .
polishing them will cut down on dust and cross contaminating
powers on 1st few loads . Even if you only do one caliber and
change powders .
FYI - old cleaning swaps will also polish , but can leave oil coating
if you use them to oil barrels .

[Geofois]

If you are reloading more than one caliber , get a couple of sets
of the long and short powder dies .
I / we do quite a few calibers and I have quite a few of them .
If you have a vibrator , throw in the long and short powder dies .
If you don't have one , you can polish the inside with a cotter key
and shipping tag .
polishing them will cut down on dust and cross contaminating
powers on 1st few loads . Even if you only do one caliber and
change powders .
FYI - old cleaning swaps will also polish , but can leave oil coating
if you use them to oil barrels .

That's a good idea. I do have the vibrator with media but I haven't taken it out of the box yet. I'll be trying some 223 and 45 acp in the next couple days.